The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/trains/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:17:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png trains | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/trains/ 32 32 Riding the rails through a fractured land, young people reflect on real life, today https://www.timesofisrael.com/riding-the-rails-through-a-fractured-land-young-people-reflect-on-real-life-today/ Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801617 Along a journey from Nahariya on the Lebanese border to the southern city of Beersheba, six interviewees discuss 30 months of war, society, Israeli media and their hopes for the future

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]]> Iran and Turkey agree to build key trade rail link along ancient Silk Road https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-and-turkey-agree-to-build-key-trade-rail-link-along-ancient-silk-road/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:35:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3701347 Iranian FM says line will be strategic gateway between Asia and Europe; $1.6 billion project for 200 kilometers of track will take 3-4 years to complete

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]]> UK police charge man over train stabbing rampage https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-police-charge-man-over-train-stabbing-rampage/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:56:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680006 Anthony Williams is charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one of actual bodily harm, one of possession of a bladed article; authorities have said it wasn't a terror attack

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]]> Commuters face serious delays as damage to train lines coincides with strike for hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/commuters-face-serious-delays-as-damage-to-train-lines-coincides-with-strike-for-hostages/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:27:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3621923 Central Israel train lines disrupted after freight train damaged cables last week; Israel Railways recommends alternatives, which will also be delayed due to blocked roads

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]]> French rail traffic to return to normal Monday, minister says after sabotage https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-rail-traffic-to-return-to-normal-monday-minister-says-after-sabotage/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:18:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3341187 Authorities say they still do not know who was behind attacks, but suspect leftists or environmental activists; Israel has claimed Iran proxies behind targeting Olympic host

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]]> In extraordinary move, trains to keep running on Shabbat amid war https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-extraordinary-move-trains-to-keep-running-on-shabbat-amid-war/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:03:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3122075 Select stations throughout the country will be serviced throughout the weekend as public need grows due to military conflict with Hamas

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]]> Austrian railway probes broadcast of apparent Hitler salutes, speeches on train https://www.timesofisrael.com/austrian-railway-probes-broadcast-of-apparent-hitler-salutes-speeches-on-train/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:44:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3015969 OeBB says it filed complaints against two people who allegedly manipulated loudspeakers to play historic recordings of Nazi dictator

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]]> Fiery head-on train crash in Greece kills at least 32, injures 85 https://www.timesofisrael.com/fiery-head-on-train-crash-in-greece-kills-at-least-32-injures-85/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:31:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2963474 Multiple carriages derail and at least 3 burst into flames as locomotive traveling from Athens to Thessaloniki emerges from highway underpass; cause of collision unclear

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]]> Train smashes into parked Colorado patrol car in which fleeing cops had left suspect https://www.timesofisrael.com/video-shows-train-smashing-into-colorado-cop-car-in-which-suspect-was-held/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:20:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2843943 Platteville police release video from arrest of road rage suspect; she sustained serious injuries after being left in back of patrol vehicle parked on train tracks

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]]> Heavy traffic expected on coastal roads as train shutters track sections for a week https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-traffic-expected-on-coastal-roads-as-train-shutters-track-sections-for-a-week/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 18:52:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2804559 Rail will not run between Netanya and Binyamina; shuttles will be provided, but congestion expected on roads as a result

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]]> Metro plans in the spotlight as Israel seeks transportation solutions https://www.timesofisrael.com/metro-plans-in-the-spotlight-as-israel-seeks-transportation-solutions/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:12:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2768018 Tel Aviv lines approved but expert says 'fantasy project' may not materialize nor deliver on easing congestion

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]]> 2 Bedouin minors nabbed for blocking train tracks amid Negev tree-planting protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-bedouin-minors-nabbed-for-blocking-train-tracks-amid-negev-tree-planting-protests/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:37:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2753688 The 15-year-olds face charges of endangering human lives, conspiracy to commit a crime; Shin Bet probed case as a potential 'terror incident'

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]]> Egypt buries train crash dead as number of fatalities revised down to 19 https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-buries-train-crash-dead-as-number-of-fatalities-revised-down-to-19/ Sat, 27 Mar 2021 21:33:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2514398 President Sissi vows tough punishments for those responsible for collision that injured at least 185

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]]> Finance minister demands trains resume, culture be given green light — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/finance-minister-demands-trains-resume-arts-and-culture-be-given-green-light/ Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:22:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2328259 Israel Katz, a former transportation minister, reportedly says it 'defies logic' that railway still non-operational, even as Israelis crowd on buses

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]]> Ending wait, express train begins to chug between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/ending-wait-express-train-begins-to-chug-between-jerusalem-and-tel-aviv/ Sun, 22 Dec 2019 04:57:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2206141 Passengers will now be able to make journey in about 30 minutes, though rail will only reach Tel Aviv's Hagana station for now

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